Refreshing dynamic volatile memory
US8122187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C11/406
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A memory system, and process for refreshing the memory, is disclosed. The memory system includes memory, a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature of the memory, and a memory controller configured to refresh the memory at a refresh rate, the refresh rate being controlled as a function of the temperature measured by the temperature sensor.
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